Summary
Steel factories produced 2.9% more raw steel during the same time.
The government started a safety council to keep workers safe in steel plants.
Green steel projects are helping make steel with less pollution. 🌱
Key Points
5 points1
Finished steel consumption rose to 84.9 million tonnes.
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Crude steel output increased to 85.1 million tonnes.
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Imports of finished steel grew by 23.8% while exports grew by 26.2%.
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A Steel Industry Safety Council was set up to improve safety.
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Green steel certificates were given to more than 100 producers.
New Words to Learn
5 wordsfinished steel
steel that is ready to be used in construction and other projects
crude steel
steel that is still being processed and not yet finished
financial year
the 12‑month period the government uses for its accounts, here from April to March
green steel
steel made using methods that release less harmful gases
safety council
a group that creates rules and checks to protect workers
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